Less Fat Explains Longevity?

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New Scientist is covering some clever research on mice that suggests having less fat is the real underlying reason for increased longevity through calorie restriction. This may conflict with other recent research on why calorie restriction works; we shall see.

Link: http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993303